Medical Officer at Primrose Specialist Hospital


Posted on: Wed 15-05-2024

Primrose Specialist Hospital is a premium, high-standard health facility in a modern and quiet environment for excellent ambiance. It boasts of modern state-of-the-art equipment including a fully equipped operating theatre, an in-house laboratory and a physiotherapy gym. We offer 24-hour service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Gbagada, Lagos Mainland - Lagos

Description

We are looking for a Medical Officer to join our team to provide excellent health care to patients.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that patient care is optimal and in adherence to the clinical guidelines.
  • Performing inpatient and outpatient reviews with initial assessment and management.
  • Providing necessary documentation on health reports and discharge summaries of patients.
  • Liaising with consultants regarding the provision of Inpatient and Outpatient assessment and care, including diagnoses and medication plans.
  • Providing medical cover (routine and emergency), during hours of duty and working in conjunction with the other Medical Officers to ensure the provision of a 24-hour service to the hospital.
  • Relating with patients’ relatives/caregivers on the present state of health and further management.
  • Making entries into the patients’ notes as appropriate, following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.
  • Undertaking within your level of experience and competence, certain medical procedures required by your senior colleagues.
  • Administering intravenous medications/therapy as required.
  • Providing urgent medical attention and urgent treatment to staff in case of accident or sudden illness, in liaison with other clinical staff on duty.
  • Certification of deaths, completion of death certificates, and all relevant documentation including, if appropriate, cremation forms and any documents required by the coroner.
  • Undertaking emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.
  • Complying with all hospital policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Health and Safety at Work.
  • Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
  • Providing general pre-and post-operative care
  • Monitoring and administering medication
  • Assessing and planning treatment requirements
  • Liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and healthcare professionals
  • Writing reports and maintaining records
  • Any other duty as may be assigned to you.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Candidates should possess an M.B.B.S Degree or equivalent
  • Certification - Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Certificate of Practicing License.
  • One to three years post-NYSC experience.
  • Proficiency with the use of the computer.
  • Candidates must possess an NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.
  • Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: No accommodation.